PILLION, JR. THOMAS JOSEPH - Thomas Joseph Pillion, Jr., was born in Hazelwood on June 28, 1930, and died peacefully with his family nearby on February 15, 2020, at his home. He was a man for whom family was the highest priority, and he is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 64 1/2 years; his five children ; his 15 grandchildren; his three great-grandchildren. He was also survived by one dear sister and was predeceased by his sisters, Patsy Schaefer and Margie Beddard. Thomas was an Allegheny County electrician and a proud 60-year member of IBEW Local Union # 5. He was quietly but singularly devout and a dedicated volunteer at Resurrection and St. Louise de Marillac Churches. He was in the first class of Eucharistic Ministers in the Pittsburgh Diocese. He volunteered weekly for over 25 years at the Jubilee Soup Kitchen, often bringing his grandchildren. Tom loved to attend family events and could always be found at a grandchild's game, concert or play. His interests, artistic ability, and resourcefulness were legendary in the family. In retirement, he was just as busy as when he was working full-time. He was a stained glass artisan who made treasured pieces for family members. The Steelers stained glass lamps that he made for his grandchildren will be fondly turned on for Steeler Sundays for years to come. He had a vegetable garden and canned his own tomatoes annually. His feud with one particularly difficult groundhog was fabled. Tom was completely nonjudgmental. He felt very strongly about his faith and his politics but never pushed his beliefs on anyone. He welcomed and included everyone. He was ethical, thoughtful and giving of his time and talent and imparted the importance of volunteerism to his family. Tom was genuine. If he gave you a compliment, you knew he meant it. But he could also give you tough love. His legacy is his family, and his catchphrases - "Look out Loretta" and "God Bless" - will forever echo with each of them. Family and friends are welcome Tuesday, February 18, 2020, from 2-8 p.m. at PITTSBURGH CREMATION & FUNERAL CARE, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, (724) 260-5546. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Louise de Marillac followed by burial with full Military Honors at the National Cemetery of them Alleghenies. God Bless, Tom - we lost a great man. - Pittsburghcremation.com.

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Thomas Joseph Pillion, Jr., was born in the Hazelwood neighborhood of Pittsburgh on June 28, 1930, the son of Thomas Joseph Pillion, Sr. and Gertrude Murray Pillion. He served in the United States Air Force in Korea. He married Mary Alice White. Together they raised 5 children. He was an Allegheny County electrician and a proud 60-year member of IBEW Local Union # 5.

Tom was quietly but singularly devout and a dedicated volunteer at the Church of the Resurrection in the Brookline neighborhood in the South Hills of Pittsburgh and later at St. Louise de Marillac Catholic Church in the Upper St. Clair suburb in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. He was in the first class of Eucharistic Ministers in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. He volunteered weekly for over 25 years at the Jubilee Soup Kitchen in Pittsburgh, often bringing his grandchildren.

Tom loved to attend family events and could always be found at a grandchild's game, concert, or play. His interests, artistic ability, and resourcefulness were legendary in the family. In retirement, he was just as busy as when he was working full-time. He was a stained glass artisan who made treasured pieces for family members. The Steelers stained glass lamps that he made for his grandchildren will be fondly turned on for Steeler Sundays for years to come. He had a vegetable garden and canned his own tomatoes annually. His feud with one particularly difficult groundhog was fabled.

Tom was completely nonjudgmental. He felt very strongly about his faith and his politics, but never pushed his beliefs on anyone. He welcomed and included everyone. He was ethical, thoughtful, giving of his time and talent, and imparted the importance of volunteerism to his family. Tom was genuine. If he gave you a compliment, you knew he meant it, but he could also give you tough love. His legacy is his family, and his catchphrases - "Look out Loretta" and "God Bless" - will forever echo with each of them.

Thomas Joseph Pillion, Jr.. a resident of the Upper St. Clair suburb in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully at his home with his family nearby on February 15, 2020. He was a man for whom family was the highest priority. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 64 1/2 years, his five children, his 15 grandchildren, his three great-grandchildren, and by one dear sister. He was predeceased by his sisters, Patsy Schaefer and Margie Beddard.

Arrangements were by and Visitation was on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, from 2-8 p.m. at Pittsburgh Cremation and Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Louise de Marillac Catholic Church in Upper St. Clair, followed by burial with full Military Honors at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. God Bless, Tom - we lost a great man.